Your perfect Cup of Tea

In theory the preparation of tea is very easy. You just need boiling water, tea, and a cup; and for loose tea also a filter. However, careful and dedicated preparation can make a huge difference. Find out how you can get your perfect cup of tea.

There are some basic rules you should have in mind when preparing your cup of tea:

Always use fresh water.

Follow the recommended brewing times and water temperature (see below).

Take your time to find the perfect set-up.

Generally speaking, a shorter brewing time leads to a lighter, weaker tea while a longer brewing time helps to develop more intense flavours and more body.

Black Tea

Black tea is traditionally one of the most popular tea types. The colour of black tea leaves, varying from copper-brown to dark black, is caused by the fermentation process. They are usually stronger in taste than green teas.

Brewing instructions: 1g of tea per 100 ml of water, time of infusion is 3-5 minutes at a temperature around 95-100°C.

Green Tea

The varying shapes of the tea leaves, vivid colours of greenish shades and exquisite refreshing flavour are the distinguishing characteristics of green tea. It is exposed to only minimal treatment, therefore preserving the maximum of its natural goodness. Originating in China, green tea is deeply rooted in many cultures and traditions throughout Asia.

Brewing instructions:

1g of tea per 100 ml of water, time of infusion is 2-3 minutes at a temperature around 75-85°C.

Oolong

Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea produced through a unique process. It is especially popular with the tea connoisseurs of South China, who prepare it with the Fujian preparation ritual known as the Gongfu tea ceremony.

Brewing instructions: 1g of tea per 100 ml of water, time of infusion is 3-4 minutes at a temperature around 75-80°C.

Fruit Tea

A generous helping of mouthwatering fruit pieces, mingled with colourful petals and herbs.

Brewing instructions: 1-2 g of tea per 100 ml of water, time of infusion is from 5 to 10 minutes at a temperature of 100°C.

Herbal Tea

The preparation of herbal teas has a very long tradition in Austria. Julius Meinl Tea carries on this tradition, basing some of its creations on old herbal tea recipes.

Brewing instructions: 1-2 g of tea per 100 ml of water, time of infusion is from 5 – 10 minutes at a temperature of 100°C.

Rooibos

Rooibos is a small bush plant which only grows in South Africa near the Cederberg Mountains. The beauty of African nature is can be seen in the needle-shaped rooibos leaves. The popular type of “rooibos” has orange-brown dry leaves thanks to the fermentation. And to offer a special taste, tea experts innovate with unfermented rooibos, known as “green rooibos”. Rooibos is known to be stomach-friendly and does not contain any caffeine.

Brewing instructions: 1-2 g of tea per 100 ml of water, time of infusion is from 5 to 10 minutes at a temperature of 100 °C.